September 2026

Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story. 

A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on. So, it’s understandable if you've been putting off buying or selling a home until things settle down. But you may be waiting on something that's already happened. While everything else has felt shaky, the housing market has...

Samsung to build second chip plant

  Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. will soon begin construction on its second semiconductor plant in Taylor as the company prepares its first factory to begin production by the end of the year. Samsung executives told shareholders Thursday that the company will break ground on its next semiconductor fabrication facility by the end of 2026 as demand for chips surges amid a broader artificial intelligence...

Behind the gates at Gigafactory Texas

  At its grand opening “Cyber Rodeo” event in 2022, Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk boasted that Gigafactory Texas was three times the size of the Pentagon. Over time, he said, the plant would represent an investment of more than $10 billion, generating at least 20,000 direct jobs and 100,000 more created by suppliers and other related businesses. Full article here: Behind the gates at Gigafactory...

State with most ranches for sale? Texas, of course

  Texas counties and metro areas have more ranch listings than other areas of the country by a wide margin — and Austin and San Antonio are leading the way. With nine of the nation’s top 10 counties for ranch listings, Texas led the nation. And most of the counties in the top 10 are near Austin and San Antonio. Full article here: State with most ranches for sale? Texas, of course (512)...

Data Centers and the American Housing Market

  Data centers power the cloud computing and artificial intelligence systems that have become central to everyday life, and they have emerged as significant economic engines for the regions that host them. Federal Reserve Banks in Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas have all cited data center development as a driver of regional economic activity in recent reports. Full article here:...

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

  If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there's a number working behind the scenes that's actually good for you right now. It's called the spread, and once you understand it, you may see today’s rates in a whole new light. Full article here: Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now (512)...

The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s Nex

t  Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place? It felt like crossing a long-awaited finish line. It gave you a place to build your life. Maybe it’s where you lived when you got married. Or where you welcomed a child or a pet into the family. But that was just the beginning. Full article here: The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What's Nex (512) 853-0110...

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